I’ve long been skeptical of astrology, but over the past year, I decided to suspend my disbelief and embrace my zodiac sign. Along the way, I’ve gained confidence and have learned to trust the universe a little bit more.
One of my biggest pet peeves as a reader and spiritual practitioner is being solicited by fake readers. People like this make our profession seem lucrative at best and completely false at worst. With tarot readers and spirituality at large becoming more popular, it is essential to know the real deal from the fakes. Those who have their intentions in the right order and who is just using it from purely a capitalistic standpoint. Here are some tips to help you if you are looking for a reader that's right for you!
Read MoreIf you’re new to building an altar or interested in connecting to your ancestry and craft, an ancestral altar is a great place to start. In this article, I describe its uses, how to get started, and the personal benefits I have received from the practice.
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Are you bored of buying your friends and family the same gifts? Here is a beginner’s guide to some beautiful crystals you can get for them instead!
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This past year has been highly challenging, causing many people to explore various avenues of spirituality as a healthy coping method, and perhaps, a new way of life. One area of spirituality that I have been exploring for a few years now is connecting with my spirit guides. Spirit guides are invisible spiritual teachers that will help guide you through challenging times, sending you on your most aligned path. In this article, I cover what spirit guides are, what role they play in your life, how to communicate with your spirit guides, and signs to look for that will confirm they are listening and supporting you.
This article explores the misconceptions of astrology. The most prominent misconception is the belief that astrology is a generalized practice that is only rooted in horoscopes. This article explains the purpose of astrology and highlights why the misconceptions are misleading.
Read MoreForest Bathing (plus ice bathing) has been around for centuries, but are slowly becoming more popular again. I, (Cat) recently got to experience forest bathing through a session I booked with Mindful Mastery: a small spiritual business. Here is my experience and interview with the person who led me through it, and some tips on how to do this for yourself.
Read MoreThe trend of comparing what the different signs of the Zodiac are ‘meant’ to look like with the real people who carry them as their Rising signs has grown popularity on TikTok recently. But how accurate are these analyses? Read this article to find out if you fit the bill!
Read MoreSex magic is about taking your intentions and harnessing power through sex, to get some kind of the desired reaction from the universe. Sex magic is about connecting with yourself, raising your sexual energy, and accepting love. First of all, you’ll have to set your intentions. Picture your goals being accomplished. When you reach your orgasm focus on your mantra or intention and send it out into the universe. It’s not a surprise that sex magic is tremendously powerful if you just think that sexual energy is life energy.
The field of science and the realm of spirituality have been set at odds against each other throughout human history. We can see this binary heightened to favor technology in eras such as the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century and in 1916 following Einstein’s publication of his theory of general relativity. The dichotomy even exists today: members of the scientific community remain vocally skeptical against practices such as astrology. Simultaneously, microtrends on TikTok claim that chemistry and physics aren’t as empirical as was once believed. Here, I’ll explore some scientific principles that I believe are at the base of spiritual elements and explain the connection between the two.
Read MoreSomething about artist Annie Tarasova’s (known as DreamyMoons on Instagram) delicate style brings soothing, compassionate magic. We talked with the creator behind DreamyMoons about her artistic spirituality and what can be found within.
Read MoreThe article describes how every individual can manifest their desired reality. It details how important it is to focus on cherishing the present in regards to manifestation. This article includes personal examples to emphasize the important capabilities of every individual.
The app Co—Star has become increasingly popular amongst the astrology community over the last few years; with its aesthetically pleasing visuals and sleek look, it seems like the perfect app for astrology. But taking a deeper look, the app has many flaws not only with the astrology they put out but also within the company as well. This article unpacks the issues that are embedded in Co—Star, and the way Co--Star uses fear-mongering astrology to keep users on their app
Read MoreA few years ago, I posted online about how much I loved smoke cleansing and how others could get into the practice and was surprised to find out that the White Sage I’d been ignorantly using was a very controversial topic. In this article, I’ll explain what was explained to me so that you can avoid inadvertently contributing to the harm of the environment and Native cultures.
Too often, the ideas we hold about becoming Enlightened frighten us and prevent us from embodying this state of being. However, the myths about Enlightenment created by pop culture can debunk and it is important to realize that this experience is more accessible than what we might have thought.
This article touches on the spiritual and emotional healing effects that two main frequencies maintain and how they can align and balance with different chakras. Musicians and artists have used these healing techniques throughout centuries to promote higher vibrations and mental clarity towards their creative endeavors. This article acknowledges the skepticism of various tuning frequencies as well as how to properly exercise these through everyday and affordable methods during the time of social media self-care scams and influencers who don’t understand the history of the practices they’re promoting.
Read MoreWhenever I’m not sure of what to expect from the future, I turn to my tarot cards for some inspiration and guidance. For my last article of 2020, I’ve asked the cards about each sign’s experience of the old and the new year and found some incredibly interesting readings. From the Hanged Man to The Universe, the cards had a lot to say in terms of predictions and recollections. Find out what they had to say for your sign here!
The Wheel of the Year is an annual cycle of eight seasonal festivals celebrated by many neo-pagans. They include four solar holidays (Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox) and four seasonal holidays (celebrating or marking a significant seasonal change). Following this magic almanac can help you to manifest your best self, protect your energy during difficult times, reach your objectives, and realize your dreams.
Read MoreIn this article, the history of the utilization of crystals is explored. This article focuses on how crystals can benefit individuals, even if those individuals are skeptical. It provides insight into how one’s external world can affect their internal one.
With the rise of spirituality and mysticism in the West, young girls are reclaiming their divine feminine power and dismantling the paradigm of the patriarchy that has subjugated the anima and overly exalted the animus of the psyche. Originating from the radical feminist movement of the 1970s, this new wave of feminism has encapsulated a far-reaching variety of esoteric practices, ranging from divination and witchcraft to neopaganism to Goddess worship. Feminist spirituality is defiance on a simultaneously personal and societal level against the orthodoxy of dogmatic organized religion, relativizing the patriarchy by emancipating girls from the shackles of submission. This article will explore the history of spiritual feminism and the etymology of the term “witch” over the years.